Historically,used as an overall health tonic for supporting improved liver, gallbladder and digestive functions. Women in India are often praised for their beautiful skin, and they, in turn, praise Turmeric as the reason for it. Try it for the relief of aches and pains of sore joints, arthritis and rheumatism. More importantly, Turmeric is now the subject of many studies that show great promise in the treatment of malignant disease, including prostate, colon and breast cancers.